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| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
| holy water |
| in Christian churches, water blessed to symbolize spiritual cleansing. In Roman Catholic churches there is a bowl (stoup or font) of holy water near the doors, so that the faithful may bless themselves with it on entering. Holy water is a sacramental and is used in formal blessings, including the asperges. |
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